Rope Crunch

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Rope Crunch

Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Cable
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Isolation

Primary Muscles

Abdominals

Secondary Muscles

None specified

Instructions

  1. 1

    Kneel 1-2 feet in front of a cable system with a rope attached.

  2. 2

    After selecting an appropriate weight, grasp the rope with both hands reaching overhead. Your torso should be upright in the starting position.

  3. 3

    To begin, flex at the spine, attempting to bring your rib cage to your legs as you pull the cable down.

  4. 4

    Pause at the bottom of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    These can be done with twists or to the side to hit the obliques.

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